Hotpoint Dishwasher First Time Use - Salt, Rinse Aid and Detergent

Oct 22, 2026

Uploaded by Mary Man

Hotpoint dishwasher first-time use guidance covering preparation steps after installation and correct filling of the salt reservoir, rinse aid dispenser, and detergent compartment. Instructions explain why salt prevents limescale, why rinse aid improves drying, and how to set water hardness using the provided table. It details the refill indicators, dosage adjustment for rinse aid based on drying results, safety notes to avoid detergent in the salt container and to prevent corrosion. Includes operating-button procedures for configuration.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryHealthcare

FormatPDF

Pages8

Reading Time20 min

AccessFree to download

First Time Use

Salt, Rinse Aid and Detergent

Advice Regarding the First Time Use

Filling the Salt Reservoir

Setting the Water Hardness

Filling the Rinse Aid Dispenser

Adjusting the Dosage of Rinse Aid

Filling the Detergent Dispenser

DAILY REFERENCE EN GUIDE THANKYOU FOR BUYING A HOTPOINT PRODUCT. In order to receive a more complete assistance, please [register your appliance on:](register your appliance on: www.hotpoint.eu/register)[ www.hotpoint.eu/register](register your appliance on: www.hotpoint.eu/register) You can download the Safety Instructions and the User Manual, by visiting our website [docs.hotpoint.eu](docs.hotpoint.eu) and following the Instructions on the back of this booklet. Before using the appliance carefully read Safety Instructions guide. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION 1. Upper rack 2. Cutlery rack 3. Foldable flaps 4. Upper rack height adjuster 5. Upper spray arm 6. Lower rack 7. Lower spray arm 8. Filter Assembly 9. Salt reservoir 10. Detergent and Rinse Aid dispensers 11. Rating plate 12. Control panel CONTROL PANEL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 1. On-Off/Reset button with indicator light 2. Program selection button 3. Salt refill indicator light 4. Rinse Aid refill indicator light 5. Program number and delay time indicator 6. Tablet indicator light 7. Display 8. Zone Wash 3D indicator lights 9. Zone Wash 3D button 10. Delay button 11. Short Time button with indicator light 12. Extra Dry button with indicator light 13. Start/Pause button with indicator light / Tab FIRST TIME USE SALT, RINSE AID AND DETERGENT ADVICE REGARDING THE FIRST TIME USE After installation, remove the stoppers from the racks and the retaining elastic elements from the upper rack. FILLING THE SALT RESERVOIR The use of salt prevents the formation of LIMESCALE on the dishes and on the machine’s functional components. • It is mandatory that THE SALT RESERVOIR NEVER BE EMPTY. • It is important to set the water hardness. The salt reservoir is located in the lower part of the dishwasher (see PRODUCT DESCRIPTION) and must be filled when the SALT REFILL indicator light in the control panel is lit. 1. Remove the lower rack and unscrew the reservoir cap (anticlockwise) . 2. Only the first time you do this: fill the salt reservoir with water. 3. Position the funnel (see figure) and fill the salt reservoir right up to its edge (approximately 1 kg); it is not unusual for a little water to leak out. 4. Remove the funnel and wipe any salt residue away from the opening. Make sure the cap is screwed on tightly, so that no detergent can get into the container during the wash program (this could damage the water softener beyond repair) . Whenever you need to add salt, it is mandatory to complete the procedure before the beginning of the washing cycle to avoid corrosion. SETTING THE WATER HARDNESS To allow the water softener to work in a perfect way, it is essential that the water hardness setting is based on the actual water hardness in your house. This information can be obtained from your local water supplier. The factory sets the default value for the water hardness. • Switch on the appliance by pressing the ON/OFF button. • Switch off the appliance by pressing the ON/OFF button. • Hold down button P for 5 seconds, until you hear a beep. • Switch on the appliance by pressing the ON/OFF button. • The current selection level number and the salt indicator light both flash. • Press button P to select the desired hardness level (see WATER HARDNESS TABLE) . | Water Hardness Table | | | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Level | | °dH
German degrees | °fH
French degrees | °Clark
English degrees | | 1 | Soft | 0-6 | 0-10 | 0-7 | | 2 | Medium | 7-11 | 11-20 | 8-14 | | 3 | Average | 12-16 | 21-29 | 15-20 | | 4 | Hard | 17-34 | 30-60 | 21-42 | | 5 | Very hard | 35-50 | 61-90 | 43-62 | • Switch off the appliance by pressing the ON/OFF button. Setting is complete! As soon as this procedure is complete, run a program without loading. Only use salt that has been specifically designed for dishwashers. After the salt has been poured into the machine, the SALT

FAQs

Why must the salt reservoir never be empty?

Salt prevents limescale formation on dishes and functional components. The guide states it is mandatory that the salt reservoir never be empty to protect the water softener and heating element.

How do you set the dishwasher water hardness?

Switch on, then hold down button P for 5 seconds until a beep. After the selection level and salt indicator flash, press button P to choose the hardness level based on the Water Hardness Table, then switch off to complete.

What should you do if drying results are not satisfactory?

Adjust the rinse aid dosage by pressing button P three times after switching off/on, then selecting the desired level with button P. If rinse aid level is set to ZERO (ECO), no rinse aid is supplied, and the low rinse aid indicator may not be lit.

Oct 22, 2026

Uploaded by Mary Man